World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Larry E. Yowan
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
West Newton, Pennsylvania
Honored By
Jason K. Robertson
Relationship
Grandson
SHIPFITTER AND A MEMBER OF THE ALLIGATOR AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT FORCES WHILE SERVING ABOARD THE USS THOMAS JEFFERSON (APA-30). OBTAINED THE RANK OF PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS. PARTICIPATED IN SIX MAJOR CAMPAIGNS, INCLUDING THE D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY. RECEIVED ONE SILVER AND ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR.